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Neem offers many of the same benefits to pets as it does for people.

It is vital to stabilize an ill or injured pigeon or dove as soon as possible after rescue. Three basic steps should be followed. HEAT, ISOLATION & HYDRATION HEAT: A bird must be warmed...

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The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide public health officials, physicians, toxicologists, and other interested individuals and groups with an overall perspective on the toxicology of pyrethrins and pyrethroids. It contains descriptions and evaluations of toxicological studies and epidemiological investigations and provides conclusions, where possible, on the relevance of toxicity and toxicokinetic data to public health.

In 1985, as was mentioned in the introduction, the Environmental Protection Agency approved a commercial neem-based insecticide for certain nonfood uses. Called Margosan-O®, the product is currently available in limited quantities, but demand for it is said to be high and its use is increasing quickly.

Mites have been a persistent infectious disease affecting both humans and animals since ancient times. In veterinary clinics, the primary approach for treating and managing mite infestations has long been the use of chemical acaricides. However, the ...

Hello, we have had consistant recurrence of microspic mites over the years, they look like dust specks and usually white or pink, for sure we've never seen any of them turn red, so we suppose they...

Learn how to manage chicken mite infestations with our comprehensive guide on natural remedies, including neem oil, diatomaceous earth, peppermint oil, and more. Discover holistic solutions for a healthy flock.

If you raise chickens in your backyard, you already know the joy of getting fresh eggs every morning! But unfortunately, you are probably also familiar with the loathsome little intruders that embed themselves in the plumage of your beloved Galliformes. Thus, it is necessary to know the parasitic risks and, therefore, the prevention to be […]

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Existing treatments against poultry red mite (PRM; Dermanyssus gallinae) infestation have reduced efficacy or exhibit hazardous effects on chickens. Considering the economic importance of chickens, development of a safe and effective method for ...

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An in vivo study was performed to assay the effects of ivermectin on adult male Wistar rats. Twenty-five male Wistar rats aged 6 to 8 weeks and weighing 150-250 g were divided into five groups of five animals each for the purpose of this study. The groups received ivermectin; a mixture of ivermectin …

In this study, we investigated the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of vitamin C on chronic heat stress (CHS)-induced liver oxidative damage and in...

Vitamin supplements can help keep your backyard flock healthy and productive! Learn what vitamins are essential for chickens and how a vitamin supplement can help!

Vitamins are nutritional elements which are necessary for essential activities such as development, growth, and metabolism of cells. In addition to these conventional functions, vitamins A, D, E, and C have vital roles in normal function of the ...

Familia: Epidermoptidae Subfamilia: Knemidokoptinae Genus: Knemidokoptes Species: K. glaberrimus – K. intermedius – K. jamaicensis – K. mutans – K. phasiani – K. pilae – K. prolificus – K. viviparus Name: Knemidokoptes Fürstenberg, 1870: 62. Type species: Knemidokoptes viviparus Synonyms (at least somewhat) Cnemidocoptes Cambridge, 1875 Cnemidocoptes Lavoipierre & Griffiths, 1951 Knemidocoptes Oudemans, 1898

Taxonomy Familia: Epidermoptidae Subfamilia: Knemidokoptinae Genera: Evansacarus – ***Knemidokoptes*** – Micnemidocoptes – Neocnemidocoptes – Picicnemidocoptes – Procnemidocoptes

It was formerly placed in the family Knemidokoptidae, which is now treated as a subfamily with 15 species grouped in six genera.

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe’ve taken an in depth look at the different diseases that affect captive birds in our blog about parrot welfare, and many of these conditions and their symptoms can be extended to budgies, canaries and finches. But one subject we’ve haven’t covered is mites ...

Scaley skin is a common problem in captive birds. On the feet the skin may appear as a white powdery to flakey substance, or develop a thick build-up of dry yellow material. On the body beneath the feathers you may see a spiderweb of dry skin, sometimes with patches of yellow or tan crusts. Scaley skin can be caused by a variety of problems. An imbalanced, particularly one